KTM 250 xcfw in NZ ?

**takitimu** · 3rd March 2008, 14:31

Originally Posted by ali-s

might just wait for the '09 exc-f 350 to hit these shores before i splash the cash

Either that or have a look at the Huskie 250TXC which is their mx bike with enduro gearbox & electric start & is available in NZ.

**Katoomer** · 3rd March 2008, 16:10

Originally Posted by merv

What I can't put up with is a bike that has too high a first gear because if you get in the tight stuff you've got nothing left except clutch slip. I'm more of a control it on the throttle and hold traction kind of rider therefore (trials type huh!) and not a young guy who likes to roost and just have it hanging loose all the time or slipping the clutch.

The KTMs in my view had such high first gears for my sort of riding that if you put sprockets on them to fix that you lost the top end speed. The WR250 on the other hand has about a 29 or 30:1 first gear but will still do more than 165km/hr in top gear all on a five speed box not a 6 speed.

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I found 1st a little fast too so put a rekluse centrifugal clutch in which was great for snotty trails. The new KTMs are lighter and more nimble now so there isn't much of a problem for trials type riders (me too)

**Danger** · 3rd March 2008, 23:07

Here are the gearing numbers if anyone is interested.
Both are geared 14:48

XCW_____ XC
2.53______2.46
2.06______ 2.00
1.65______1.65
1.36______1.36
1.12______1.19
.91_______1.05

**merv** · 4th March 2008, 07:43

Are they still running a 33/76 primary set giving a 2.3 primary ratio? (This is where the problem was with the KTMs in my view the primary was far too high)

If so even at the ratios you quoted above that bike (XCW) is running an overall first gear ratio of 19.98:1 which is flipping tall for a dirt bike.

I was moaning those years back about the 450 having a 16.7:1 first gear as per this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=37756&page=2

**Danger** · 4th March 2008, 08:25

I don't know Merv but I find 1st gear on my EXC pretty low for me. Often I just start in 2nd gear.

**dammad1** · 4th March 2008, 09:09

Originally Posted by Danger

I don't know Merv but I find 1st gear on my EXC pretty low for me. Often I just start in 2nd gear.

Yeah me two, I hardly ever use 1st, 2nd gear does everything well.

**ali-s** · 4th March 2008, 12:09

Originally Posted by takitimu

Either that or have a look at the Huskie 250TXC which is their mx bike with enduro gearbox & electric start & is available in NZ.

went to get some new brake pads and oil filter for klx couple of weeks ago and the kawi dealer in Trnga is also a husky dealer. Those bikes are bloody works of art - didn't ride one mind you but put my name down for the next test session at maddix park (and a sesh on klx 450 r

) - they look like they are trail weapons

with all the lights etc.off they weigh nothing. most impressive

but as with all husky's going back decades they are tall. and the Beemer buyout doesn't fill me confidence either. the TE 250 efi looked nice but was heavier with no fuel than the klx with a full tank

one for the fans only i think and not cheap either.

**jimmy 2006** · 4th March 2008, 14:53

350excf might just be the winner, hmmm might be the only other 4 stroke i would consider.

**ali-s** · 4th March 2008, 15:46

hmmmmmmmmmmm -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-143415782.htm

**dammad1** · 4th March 2008, 19:10

Originally Posted by ali-s

hmmmmmmmmmmm -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-143415782.htm

At 11.5k its not hugely cheaper than a locally bought version.

**Ktmboy** · 4th March 2008, 19:36

Originally Posted by dammad1

At 11.5k its not hugely cheaper than a locally bought version.

Not only that but KTM have a six month warranty period. A couple of minor hiccups with my e-leg and at no cost, well its worth buying from a recognised dealer.

Wonder if this guy can give a warranty on a $1,000 starter?